SALINE, MI – Mill Pond Park will as soon as once more be crammed with Celtic music, kilts and bagpipes for the annual Saline Celtic Festival.
This 12 months’s competition, on July 8-9 at 565 W. Bennett St., marks the occasion’s twenty fifth anniversary, in addition to its return after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The competition is anticipating the next turnout this 12 months in comparison with the everyday 3,000 to three,500 folks it sees on its second day, Katherine Downie, Saline Celtic Competition secretary, mentioned.
Those that attend can anticipate what the competition usually affords with some bonuses, reminiscent of an even bigger stage for performances, new meals distributors and a few totally different beers.
“It’s good for us to have the ability to come again collectively as a result of it’s a celebration of our sister metropolis relationship with Brecon, Wales, in addition to the Celtic historical past on this space,” Downie mentioned. “It simply feels good to do one thing regular once more.”
The 2-day competition opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 8, with occasions beginning at 6 p.m. The park can have musical performances from totally different artists like Ironwood, The Codgers and The Phoenix Idea, in addition to different occasions and workshops.
Occasions on Saturday, July 9, start at 10 a.m. Members can anticipate quite a lot of leisure, reminiscent of The Highland Dance Competitors, sheep herding, jousting, textile demonstrations, pipe bands and extra.
Music will embrace performances by The Moxie Strings, Nessa, Brother Crowe, Crossbow and the Saline Fiddlers.
Different occasions on Saturday embrace Wee Of us Island, which is an occasion that enables youngsters to take part in free actions starting from arts and crafts to story time with a Scottish princess.
There may even be Ancient Athletics, the place contributors can register to compete and proceed the Celtic custom of the highland video games.
Each days may even have Celtic and local merchants promoting totally different merchandise like attire, jewellery and pottery.
With the competition’s number of occasions, Downie mentioned everyone seems to be welcome to get pleasure from what it has to supply.
“The competition actually goals to only be open to anyone of any cultural background,” she mentioned. “There’s simply a lot stuff that basically anyone from any background may discover one thing that they’d like.”
Tickets for Saturday, July 9, may be bought online or in-person, whereas tickets for Friday, July 8, can solely be bought on the gate.
Tickets for Friday, July 8, can be found solely on the gate and price $8 for adults and $5 for these ages 6 to 17. Tickets for Saturday, July 9, value $15 on-line or $18 on the gate for adults, $8 on-line or $10 on the gate for these age 65 or older, $5 on-line or on the gate for these ages 6 to 17 and free for kids age 5 and youthful.
There isn’t a parking on the competition. As a substitute, free parking and shuttles can be found at Saline Center College, 7190 N. Maple Street, and Liberty College, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St.
Downie mentioned the choice to cancel the competition the final couple of years was tough, however she can’t wait to see its final result this July.
“We actually delight ourselves on making an attempt to ensure all people is having a superb time, so I’m simply excited to have the ability to try this once more and to make folks smile after a few actually laborious years,” she mentioned.
These fascinated about studying extra can go to the competition’s website or go to the occasion’s Facebook page.
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